Given the following thermochemical equations:
$1) \ C_{(s)} + O_{2(g)} \rightarrow CO_{2(g)}, \Delta H = -787 \ kJ$
$2) \ H_{2(g)} + \frac{1}{2} O_{2(g)} \rightarrow H_2O_{(l)}, \Delta H = -286 \ kJ$
$3) \ C_2H_{2(g)} + \frac{5}{2} O_{2(g)} \rightarrow 2CO_{2(g)} + H_2O_{(l)}, \Delta H = -1310 \ kJ$
Calculate the enthalpy of formation of acetylene $(C_2H_{2(g)})$ in $kJ \ mol^{-1}$.

  • A
    $+1802$
  • B
    $-1802$
  • C
    $-800$
  • D
    $+237$

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